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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-11
Going to Make q Start.

Whatcom has become tired
waiting for outside capitalists to
build a railroad to that burg, and
has finally determined to make a
beginning on home effort. Stock
in the Bellingham Bay r. Il. &
n. Co. is being sold to resident
property holders, and Mr.. Garfield
expects to leave for Boston soon
to negotiate bonds for building
the first section of the road. We
may now look for something sub
stantial to be accomplished. From
all indications the Whatcom peo
pie sre taking hold with will
Argl.s.
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The Unruffled Young Man.

"Young man." said stern par
ent, with the accent on the young.
"do you intend to stand here all
night holding my daughters hand
and looking her in the eyes like
a sick calf?"
,"No, sir"
"WhAt do you intend to do,
then?"
"Well, l had thought that when
you did US the kindness to retire i
would put my arm around her
waist, and if she did not object
too forcibly / might risk kiss"
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at is so dry" says the ire
pressible T. K. Wilson, "that a
catfish was seen coming up the
river with tin cup in his mouth
looking for water. er."-Carmi, Uls.,
Courier.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-11

William Pitt entered the minis
try at IA, was chancellor of the
exchequer at %, prime minister at
"a, and so continued for twenty
years, and when 80 was the most
powerful uncrowned head in Eu.
rope.
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select Kn,ghts of A.o.U. w.

DEGULAR MEETING OF NORTH
IL western Legion No. 2, viii be held al
evening Of each week al O'Clock
Members Of the Legion I'm good standing
and visiting comrades are invited to attend
Drill every first and third Thursday even
ings Of each month.
By order OF commander.
X. l., BOYLE, Rec.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-11

The first record we have of
coal is about 800 years before the
Christian era. Coal was used as
fuel in England as early as S52,
and in 1884 the first charter to
dig for it was granted by Henry
Ill. to the inhabitants of Newcas-
tle-on-Tyne.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-11

The German fishery union in
tends to set ont seven thousand
young salmon in the Rhine and
Weser this spring. a tiny silver
plate with the number 1887" en-
graved on it will be attached to
each fish.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-11
.SCROFULA

lido not believe that
Ayers Sarsaparilla
has an equal as a cure
for Scrofulou5 HUI
mors. 1t is pleasant
to take, gives strength
to the body, and pro-
duces a more perma-
nent result than any
medicine 1 ever used.
e. Haines, North
Lindale, Ohio.
/ have used Ayers
Sarsaparilla, in my
family, for Scrofula,
and know, if it is
taken faithfully it will
thoroughly eradicate
this terrible disease.
w. +. Fowler, NJ. D.,
Greenville, Tenn.
For forty years I
have suffered with
Erysipelas. I have
tried various remedies
for my complaint, but
found no relief until
1 commenced using
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
After taking ten bot
ties of this medicine I
am completely cured.
M. G. Amesbury,
Rockport, Me.
I have suffered, for
years, from Catarrh,
which was so severe
that it destroyed my
appetite and weak
ened my syste m.
After trying other
remedies, without re-
lief, I began to take
Ayers Sarsaparilla,
and, In q few months,
was cured. Susan l..
| Cook, 9O9 Albany ST.,
Boston, Mass.
Ayers Sarsaparilla
is superior to any
blood purifier that ]
ever tried. I have
taken it for Scrofula,
ICanker, and Salt.
Rheum, and received
much benefit from 1t.
1t is good, also, fol
q weak stomach. -
Millie Jane Peirce, 8
Bradford, Mass. It
'arsapariIIa,
J. Aver B Co.. Lowell, Masl
six bottles %.
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The socialists are denouncing
Henry George for retaining in
his own pocket the $4,000 year
that they allege he is making out
of the Standard. That's all
right, though. Mr.. Georges
avowed aim is to abolish poverty.
Chronicle Telegrah.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-11

The Philadelphia Natural Gas
company has a capital of $500,
600, controls 66,31S acres and has
Sc producing wells.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-11

Ocean Encampment, No. 13. l. o. o. f.
DEGULAR MEETINGS OF OCEAN EN-
Lodge. In the Odd Fellows Building, at
seven p M, on the secondi and fourth
Mondays Of each month, Soiourning breth-
rem cordially invited.
BY order Y. Y.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-11

A Southington, Conn, firm is
making machinery to be sent to
England to make the Bartholdi
burner.
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SOCIETY MEETINGS.

Temple Lodge. No. z a. r. A. ID.
DRGULAR COMMUNICATIONS r.
N first and third Tuesdays In each '"
month, at III O'Clock, p. M, at theI
Hall In Astoria. Members OF the order 10
BY order of the w. M.
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Gushing Relief Corps No. 8, q. A. r.
DEGULAR MRETINGSO ON THE SECOND
III and fourth Tuesdays Of each month, at
2 Pm.
Byiorder MRS. JAS. A. DAVIDSON,
Secretary.
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Pacific Lodge No. IL, <. ofP.
DEGULAR MEETINGS OF THIS
h Lodge every Friday evening. at z 80
O'Clock, IN their Castle Hall. SoiOurnlng
Knights cordially invited TO attend.
w. A. SHERMAN,
X. of X. and >.
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Boat Building.

MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE In
Nl building boats on the Columbia river
and hundreds of fine boats OF my build
make my guaranteed for good work. Head
quarters at the old Astoria Iron Works
building, VIII build boats at any point on
the Columbia river where my services may
be required.
WM. HOWE.
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Scandinavian Benevolent Society.
pEGULAR MEETINGS OF THIS S0CIE.
IL ty at their rooms in Pythlan building
at eight O'Clock p. NJ. on the second and
fourth Tuesdays of each month,
AUG. DANIELS0N, Secretary.
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Astor Lodge No. g. K. of P.

DRGULAR MEETINGS EVERY WE'D
III nesday evening at p. N. at Pythian
Castle. SojOurning knights in good stand
ing cordially invited 10 attend.
By order &C.
He NELSON,
K.ofR. and ).
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Jay Gould will erect sixteen
large railroad shops at Atchison,
Kan; cost, 100000.
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paa-arIodoe No. a5.Lo.o.F.

Beaver Lodge No. 80. I. o. OF.
DEGULAR MEETING EV- ..sscssuSexo
Ii ery Thursday evening at 2:
7 80 O'clock, at the Lodge
room In Odd Fellows Hall, Asto-
ria. Sojourning members OF the order II
good standing, cordially invited to attend.
BY order NJ.
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saas,de .od0e No 10 A.O.U.W

Seaside Lodge No. II. a. o. wv
DEGULAR MEETINGS OF SEASIDE
IL Lodge No. II, A. O. U: w. Will be held
in their Hall In PythIan Castle, on
Saturday evening of each week. at O'Clock.
Members OF the order in good standing. and
visiting Brothers are invited TO attend. Ii
brary Will be open fifteen minutes before
and after each meeting. By order NJ: w.
C.. BROWN, Rec.
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Common Council.

Common Council.
DEGULAR MEETINGS, SECOND AND
II fourth Tuesday evenings OF each month
at III o'clock.
sFPersons desiring TO have matters acted
upon by the Council, at any regular meet
ing must present the same to the Auditor
and Clerk, on or before the Friday evening
prior to the Tuesday on which the Council
holds lis regular meeting.
THOS. s. JRwETT,
Auditor and Clerk.
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School Taxes.
Notice.

A IL PERSONS ARE HEREBY NOTI-
IA fed not to credit any. person In nay
name without an order therefor from nae,
And all persons are hereby notified not 70
purchase any personal property or honss-
hold furniture belonging to me from any
person other than myself.
A. F. COLYIN.
Astoria, Aug. 18th, 1887.
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Clatsop Lodge No. 113, u. o. of II.
DEGULAR MEETINGS EVERY
n Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock In
lodge.roOm over Canadian &Co.'s store So
jOurning brothers invited TO attend.
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COMPANY II. @.

DEGULAR DRILLS EVERY WEDNES-
IL day evening. Regular meetings first
Wednesday OF eachImonth at 8 p. NJ
A. K. SHAW,
Commander,
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House to Let.

EyE ROOMS NEARLY NEW. WOOD
month. Apply to E. @. HOLDEN'S once,
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Notice.

Notice.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
IN taxpayers of school district No. IS,
Clatsop county, Oregon, that the Honorable
Board Of School Directors Of said district
will meet at the Office OF James VIM. Welch
ON Saturday, the 10th day of September,
A. ID. 1887, at the hour of 10 O'Clock, A. NJ,
TO sit as an equalization board, to examine
the assessment roll of 1887 for said district,
TO correct any errors. ETC., and all taxpayers
OF the district are hereby given notice
that they must appear before the board Of
equalization in order TO have any indebted
ness allowed and other changes of their as
sessment. G, w. SHIVELY,
District Clerk.
Dated City of Astoria. County of Clatsop,
State OF Oregon, this 5th day of September,
A. ID. 1887.
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Notice.

FNHIS Is TO NOTIFY ALL WHOM 1T
Il may concern that my wife, Nina Sund-
strom, has left my bed and board without
Just cause or proyocation and that ! viii not
be responsible for any debts she may con-
tract. CHARLES SUNDSTROM.
NaSel, W. T August 30, 1851. -
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

1t is now in order to give accounts of the
great weights of turkey taken to market for
Christmas dinners. The heaviest we have
yet heard from was one in Kentucky which
weighed, at eighteen months old, fifty-fve
pounds. This was Of the bronze sort, which
we believe attains a greater size than any
other known among us; but we have no re-
collection of seeing one before reported
weighing over fOrty-three pounds. We
should doubt whether the flesh Of these,
like that of the large breeds of the barn.
door fowl, could be as tender, juicy and lus.
cious as those Of medium size, still 1t may
be the case as with the Fall Pippin; al
though one Of the largest of apples, it is
among the best in delicy and flavor
American Agriculturist.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08
FAVORED BY FORTUNE!
People Who Invest small Amounts and
Secure Larg. r Rsturns.

-
Secure Larg. r turns.
San Francisco, CAL, Call, Jan. s..
Scarcely month passes but what the
papers are called upon to record what
might be termed tile luck of some Cali
fornian In acquiring large sums by means
OF small Investments. 1t is an old saying
that nothing risked nothing gained" and
the practical application of this time-hon-
ored maxim to everyday life is a sufficient
explanation of the sO-called "luck" of many
business men; For several years past the
daily papers have periodically contained
known residents Of this city and State have
won prizes in The Louisiana State Lottery.
The drawings of this admirably managed
institution occurs every month"; and with
the same regularity as the rotation of
months the announcements are made Of
people who have risked a trihe and won
large sums, frequently fortune. The last
drawing occurred on December oath last,
and as usual resident of San Francisco
tenth hsp part qhts Of the capital prize Of
won that prize, was Nat. N.
Raphael. the well;known jeWeler, at 7s2
Market street in this city. To reporter
few coupon tickets every month for the
past seven or eight years. In the last
drawing held coupon which was a tenth
of the ticket No. a3, ia, and on the day fol-
graph columns of the morning Call that one
of the numbers held had drawn the capt.
tai prize was almost dazed with surprise.
l could hardly convince myself that had
at last become one of the fortunate ones Of
whom had SO often read. However, l
finally realized that was actually entitled
to the money, so Immediately went to the
London and San Francisco Bank and de-
posted my ticket for collection. Eleven
days later received the full amount of SIS,
600 in gold coin"
Another lucky man was Fred r. Brown.
a shoemaker, living on Rich street. To a
reporter he stated that he had very fire.
quently bought coupons in The Louisiana
State Lottery, but had never won dollar
He had almost given up in despair. when he
bought One-tenth of ticket No. o., ,507 which
drew one-tenth of the third capital prize of
$40, 900. During the holiday week he had
received the money. and he rejoiced that he
had persisted In his efforts until success
came to him.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08
A Friend in Need.

Two men made acquaintance from
their habit of eating at the same
restaurant. One Of them was always
we'll served. The other had to take
his chance very often.
Il say" said the unfortunate to the
fortunate, chow do you manage itP
You always get the best and l tho
worst. fee the fellow. too"
Il don't"
"Js that why he serves you so wellp'
mo, ] vent tq college with tho
wNtss, ,"s~Asn froueisea Gkenssss,
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

A physician whose specially is anal dis.
eases has been studying the relation OF anal
that an anal fistula he's good effect In
cases of consumption, bnt this physician
says that any Improvement in consumptive
symptoms which follows the occurrence OF
general rule, these fistula greatly aggra-
vate the pulmonary affection by impairing
the constitutional powers, especially II at
tended by copious discharge of pus and
much irritation. The principal indication
in such cases is to build up, not to deplete.
DIR. Foote'S Health Monthly.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08
A Sudden Death

from heart disease Is now quite common.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
IL certain remedy. Chronic irritation.
palpitatiOn, excessive or defective action OF
the heart, shortness of breath. and pain are
removed by II In short period. Italso
cures all the diseases relating to the liver,
stomach, bowels, blood and skin.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

The removal OF Prof. Sanborn, OF N. H.,
after being pronounced incurable by a score
of physicians, from Las Vegas, N. NJ, to
his home, was effected by administering
| DR. Harter's Iron Tonic, which has restored
him to his former good health.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08
ID. en- Ssa wo,dsvp

exist in thousands Of forms, but are sur
passed by the marvels of invention. Those
who are in need of profitable work that can
be done while living at home should at once
send their address to Hallett & Co.. Port
land, Maine and receive free, full inforIna.
ton how either sex, OF all ages, can earn
from s5 to e25 per day and upwards wher.
ever they live. You are started free. Capital
not required. Some have made over so In
single day at this work. All succeed.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

A SORE THROAT Or CousH, II suffered
to progress, often results In an incurable
throat or lung trouble. "Bronn's bronchial
Troehes" give instant relief. Price 25 cts.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

Salvation Oil cures rheumatism in from
y to 4s hours. Swellings and bruises in a
few hours. All pains and aches almost i'm
mesiately upon application. Price twenty
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

Not one in twenty are free from some lit
tie ailment caused by innction Of the liver.
Use Carter's Little Liver Pills. The result
will be q pleasant surprise. They give posi-
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

NJ, Rsnan Will shortly visit Italy, and
great preparations are being made to re-
ceive him In Milan by the literary and sci
eItific sOcietins
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

''Disarm or starve," says Edward Atkin-
son, the Boston statIstician, to the soldier
ridden nations OF EurOpe
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

is a western institution. conducted by prac,
tical men, who study the needs of western
producers. Their advertisement appears In
another column. New illustrated catalogue
lust out Send for COPY, free.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

Any letter no heavier than silver dollar
Is subject to only two cents postage. Five
nickels and small copper cent also weigh
about an ounce.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

Chatterton, the remarkable literary prod
ICY, died at eighteen, but not until he had
established a lasting reputation.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

It's queer about people. Some, when they
go, leave you desolate; others make you
happy by their absence.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

Herring from Eastport, Me-, go all over
the United States rs the genuine imported
sardines.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

Persons Suffering from Piles Will Find
Relief by using CARTER's LITTLE LIVER
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

William Penn wrote his well-known mo
Cross, No Crown" In the Tower of Lon
don
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

George w. ChiIds, of the Philadelphia
Ledger. has an income Of $500 600 year.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

There Is no particular harm In riding a
hobby II you do not take up the whole road
,.,ISI I,
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

No lengthy advertisement Is necessary to
bolster up DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

SHOE and hardware dealers sell Lyon
Heel Stiffeners; they keep boots and shoe
straipht
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

In New York city there are said to be $,
GOO families who receive help from chari-
table associations and the city.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

A writer in the Century gives 1t as his
opinion that 1--WE waste enough In Ignorant
buying and bad cooking to sustain another
nation equally numerous"
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

Absence makes the heart grow fonder,
but presents cause 1t to glow like full
moon,
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

A good sensible word from Joe Howard: /:
Don't bother about new resolutions. Keep
few OF your old ones.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

II You Use Tobnooo Or.stimulsnts,
You certainly should use Carter's Little
Nerve Pills.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

''He who is false to present duty" says
Henry Ward Beecher, ''breaks thread IN
the loom, and will find the flaw when he
may have forgotten It's cause" A. case in
point occurs 70 us. NJ. WIN. Ryder, Of 81
told a reporter that, ~ had large abscess
on each leg, that kept continually discharg
Ing for twenty years. Nothing did me any
good except DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery It cured me-" Here Is a volume
expressed In a few words. DR.. .Ryder's ex.
perience IL entitled to our readers careful
attention, ~ ghs Sun
,,siAs;sas HAssESE ses'sD !, y Y isY ASSlAtt,
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

No first-class iunatic asylum Is without
a man who has discovered perpetual mo
tiOn.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

A Congressional funeral nowadays costs
the Government from 5000 to $4,000.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

The population of the United States for
1890 is calculated by San Francisco paper
at g., ,775, 900.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

Best easiest to use and cheapest. PisO's
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists. Soc.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. laaa
1hompeon.s Eye Water. DrugR1sts sell II. &c
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08

EVERY person Is interested In their own
affairs, and II this meets the eye OF any one
who is suffering from the effects of torpid
liver, we will admit that he Is interested In
getting well. Get n bottle Of Prickiy Ash
Bitters, use II as directed. and you will al
ways be glad YOU read this Item.
1.-THE Almighty Dollar" was phrase by
Washington Irving In his sketch OF Oriole
village.
The Delta independent., 1887-02-08
WELL DRILLING

a. VIZ oli or Gss oaf Hossssd sirs,n prtins md
Porsabl~ Iorps rpvss Machines st " vofk In mnutr
uaranird drill and With is pove than ~
other. specially adaps~t 70 drtfing Wsls N .ann
rork fsst and ofhsrv ~ rAkinf 49,
% go p<r day nth mArhisssy and sss1SS S
largest Manufacturers In the basfnsD s~od eSs.A N
Stamps for illustrated CatAlosfus X. ApphAAA
Pierce Well EYeavstos Co.. Ncu fssk.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-09-22
wealth Of tho Lnnienta

Crosus possessed in landed property a
fortune equalto Il zoo, 900, besides money.
slaves. and furniture amounting 10 an
equal sum. He used to say that citizen
who had not sufficient to support an army
or legion did not deserve the title of q
rich man.
The philosopher Seneca had fortune OF
IS. 500, 600.
Tiberius, at his death, left EOS. 62l 600
which Caligula spent in twelve months.
Nespasian, on ascending the throne. ca
timated all the expenses of the state al
e35, 600, 600.
The debts Of Milo amounted 10 eeOo.
600. ''''"'
Caesar, before he entered upon any Office,
owed E2,9y5, 900. He had purchased Inc
friendship of Corio for $500. and that Of
Lucius Paulus for G3OO, 900.
AT the time of the assassination Of Ju.
lius Caesar, Antony was in debt 20 the
amount Of $4,000, 900; he owed this sum ON
the ides Of March, and IL vas paid bV the
kalends OF April; he squandered Gl47, GOO,
Apicius spent in debauchery esOO. 600.
and finding on examination Of his affairs thai
he had only G80, 900, poisoned himself he
cause he considered that sum insufficient
Tor his maintenance
Cesar gave Sntulla, the mother OF Bru-
tus, pearl OF the value Of GiO, 200.
Cleopatra, at an entertainment she gave
TO Antony, dissolved in vinegar a pear
worth EoO-not several hundred pounds. AZ
Is commonly Statod-and swallowed II.